The general strategy of restructuring the Georgian
educational system has been the subject of much debate. The recently adopted
National Exams no longer attract a bitter controversy and their success is
already above suspicion.

Due to the current educational reform a lot of changes
are being made at Kutaisi Akaki Tsereteli State University. The University
Board is actively involved in reforming the old system of education
management and tries to keep pace with the best Western standards.

The
English Studies Department, its older and younger generation take a great
interest in all new requirements and the number of challenges they meet on
the way of ongoing reforms.

European Credit System was introduced in our BA and MA
studentsí academic life and accordingly, lecturers started to update their
methods of instruction. They admit that being a completely new system, it
somehow, complicates the evaluation process but is far more effective and
fruitful than the old one. Besides, ECTS will provide our graduates with an
internationally recognized diploma and will enable them to pursue successful
careers inside or outside Georgia.

Moreover, the English Studies Department of Kutaisi State
University offered graduates diverse Master degree programmes for this
academic year:

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MA in English Language and Literature

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MA in Communicative Linguistics

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MA in Roman-Germanic Linguistics

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MA in Applied Linguistics

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MA in the Theory and Practice of Translation

In
addition to meeting the general KSU admissions requirements, students had to
obtain a minimum score of 51% in the specific examination arranged by the
Department. Overall, 43 students demonstrating English language proficiency
and basic knowledge in relevant theoretical disciplines were enrolled on the
above mentioned MA programmes.

What is the most important, students eagerly accept and
respect the educational innovation regarding it as an essential part of our
future.